Don’s May Premier Series Top Picks

Anyone who has been member for awhile can attest to the fact that we have not offered many Beaujolais wines to our members. The reason for that is twofold. First, we can rarely reach a consensus on Beaujolais and secondly, simple Beaujolais and Beaujolais-Villages wines don’t often offer a high quality/value ratio – the more expensive Cru Villages offerings being the exceptions. In the 2010 Château de Pizay Régnie, we found a Cru Village wine we liked, a lot. In fact, the words huggable, scrumptious, and addicting were all descriptions uttered by the panel in deference to the 2010 Château de Pizay Régnie – quintessential Beaujolais from the esteemed village of Régnie. Considering the quality of this special Beaujolais offering and our rare consensus on Beaujolais, the 2010 Château de Pizay Régnie merits one of my Top Picks for this month.

My other Top Pick has to go to the 2008 Mont Marçal, a delicious vintage dated Cava that is both flavorful and fun to drink. It also offers excellent value. Moreover, this wine has been a perennial favorite at parties and tastings since its release, so it’s truly earned a top spot. Enjoy this elegant Cava early in the evening or with light first courses.